About Me

Hi. I’m Tracie. I have been blessed with an amazing husband, Tim, and three beautiful children. I’m the CEO of my family and this site. I love helping people find ways to save money, sweep up their financial lives, and get out of debt. I’ve shared my story about how my husband and I paid off $37,000 of debt in just over two years on Good Morning America, The New York Times, US News and World Report, BetterTV and more. For us, that process started with using coupons to save money on groceries but a family’s financial health goes beyond that, so Penny Pinchin’ Mom does too.

Maybe you came here today for coupons. Stay for my giveaways, free tips on how to get out debt, talk to your kids about money, live well on less, and so much more.

Snag deals all day long by following me on Twitter and Facebook where I post throughout the day. As you know, some deals are limited or expire quickly so I use social media channels to get you what you need to stretch your dollar fast.

My Story

Before I was a stay at home mom, I worked as a Pension Plan Administrator. However, the moment I held our first baby girl in my arms, I knew my new calling was to stay at home and be a full-time mom. It was more than twelve years ago that I quit my job and took on the position of CEO – of our family. I’ve never looked back.

In November 2007, my husband and I decided to get completely out of debt. Part of that was to re-evaluate how we were spending our money and to work up a pretty strict and tight budget. As a result, I needed to do what I could to stretch our dollars. So, I started slowly with a few coupons and saving a few dollars a month.

I heard of these people who were spending very little on groceries. That made me want to really dig in and work hard to learn how to do this for our family.

In October 2008, I dove head first into learning how to really make the most out of our money. Since then, I have learned how to get stuff for FREE from various stores. I kept track of what I saved during 2009 and was thrilled to see that it added up to more than $5,000. All that saving came by using coupons and working deals — just like those I share on this blog. At that time, the resources I could find were rather limited. I thought that perhaps, I might be able to help other families not only in the KC metro area, but also around the country make the most of their budgets.

In January 2009, I started blogging so I could share what I had learned. Since that first post, I have shared not only deals and coupons, but also tips on how to get out debt, money saving tips and how to make the most with what you have!

Make Penny Pinchin’ Mom Work for You

Just like you, I love my family and I love finding ways to stretch our budget every month. I don’t believe in paying more than I have to for something and I do share coupons that help you save money on groceries. But your family’s financial health is too important to me to stop there. Wise living goes beyond coupons, so Penny Pinchin’ Mom does too.

I share deals on Facebook and Twitter all day long so you never miss a sale.

Anyone can clip a coupon, but it takes expertise to make the most out of your family’s budget. Here, you’ll find tips to help you eliminate debt and increase your savings. You’ll learn how to create and use a budget (It’s not as hard as you think, I promise) and much more.

Take Control of Your Family’s Finances

If you’re wondering where to start, check out a few of my most popular posts, which are listed at the bottom of the page. It’s some of the best tips I can offer from my own personal experience about how to get out of debt, live by a budget, make wise financial choices, and save money on everything.

You saw my family in the picture at the top of this page. My husband and my children are my motivation. I’ve never regretted giving up pension administration for them or all the time I’ve invested in making the most of our monthly budget. As you learn how to take control of your family’s finances, I’m confident you’ll fee the same.

If you have any questions about Penny Pinchin’ Mom or want to reach out to me directly, please contact me today at tracie@pennypinchinmom.com. While I receive many emails, I’ll do my best to respond to you in a timely manner.

Again – thanks for stopping on by and I hope you find ideas to help your family live the life you want.

I'm Tracie! Several years ago, my husband and I found a way to work ourselves out of more than $35,000 in debt. As a result of our journey, we now help families learn to do the same. I share my tips on life, family and finances - to help others achieve this same goal of living a debt free life! Learn more about me and my family HERE.

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About Me

Tracie is a stay at home mom to three young children; ages 8, 9 and 12. In November 2007, she and her husband decided to eliminate their debt and made many changes in their lifestyle to do just that.

She and her husband eradicated over $37,000 in debt in 27 months, through both budgeting and learning how to live a frugal life. She now shares her knowledge in order to help you stretch your hard-earned dollars so you can live the life you want.